Portrait of Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson books in order

British journalist and documentary filmmaker

Born
1967
Country
United Kingdom
Books
10

Jon Ronson has published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Them (2001). The best-known is The Psychopath Test (2011). The latest is So You've Been Publicly Shamed (2015).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jon Ronson

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Psychopath Test (May 2011)

    281 pages★ 3.8 (34 ratings)

  2. Lost at Sea (2012)

    471 pages

  3. So You've Been Publicly Shamed (Sep 2015)

    305 pages★ 3.5 (15 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Them (2001)

    336 pages★ 4.1 (8 ratings)

  2. The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004)

    272 pages★ 3.4 (10 ratings)Adapted for film

  3. Out of the Ordinary True Tales of Everyday Craziness (2006)

    256 pages

  4. What I Do: More True Tales of Everyday Craziness (2007)

    269 pages

Other books in order

  1. Adventures with Extraordinary People (2012)

  2. Frank (2014)

    68 pages

  3. The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men (2026)

Film and TV adaptations

About Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson is a British-American journalist, author, and filmmaker. He is known for works such as Them: Adventures with Extremists (2001), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004), and The Psychopath Test (2011).

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jon Ronson FAQ

How many books has Jon Ronson written?
Jon Ronson has published 3 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jon Ronson's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Psychopath Test.
What is Jon Ronson's latest book?
So You've Been Publicly Shamed (2015).
What is Jon Ronson's most famous book?
The Psychopath Test (2011) is Jon Ronson's most widely read book.
Which Jon Ronson books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Men Who Stare at Goats (film, 2009).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.